The Public Affairs program assists the department in understanding the needs of its customers and educates the public regarding the DNR's efforts. It coordinates the production of written materials, department communications, and news media relations, including acting as a liaison between the Legislature and DNR.
During the 2015 General Session, the Legislature appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016, $208,900 from all sources for Public Affairs. This is a 4.1 percent increase from Fiscal Year 2015 revised estimated amounts from all sources. The total includes $208,900 from the General/Education Funds, an increase of 4.1 percent from revised Fiscal Year 2015 estimates.
COBI contains unaudited data as presented to the Legislature by state agencies at the time of publication. For audited financial data see the State of Utah's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.